Newhaven Business Directory

News

Here you can find all the latest news from the Enterprise Zone, information about upcoming events as well as relevant application forms. You are also able to read about how some of our favourite Newhaven businesses have achieved significant growth in the town, why they’re based here and what are their aspirations for the future.

Jim Callender

22/06/2026

Meet Jim Callender, founder of Oceanic Woodstore

Jim Callender, founder of Oceanic Woodstore. Jim Callender is the founder of Oceanic Woodstore, a woodworking…

Cement

01/06/2026

Meet Alison Hand and Julian Wild, the owners of Cement

Cement was founded by Julian Wild and Alison Hand. Alison Hand and Julian Wild are two…

Heather Wells

26/05/2026

Meet Heather Wells, Commanding Officer at Newhaven and Seaford Sea Cadets

Heather Wells, a commanding officer at Newhaven and Seaford Sea Cadets. Heather Wells first began her…

The Sailhaven CIC team pictured with the yacht.

20/05/2026

Meet Sailhaven CIC, the group restoring Newhaven’s maritime heritage

Members of the Sailhaven CIC team with their 1961 mahogany-built yacht. Sailhaven CIC is made up…

Newhaven and Seaford Sea Cadets marching

11/05/2026

Community groups flourish thanks to £37k funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone

The Newhaven and Seaford Sea Cadets. Charities and community groups have benefited from more than £37,000…

View of Newhaven town from above.

01/04/2026

Newhaven businesses offered up to £15,000 to grow and go low carbon

An aerial shot of Newhaven by Cripps Photography. Businesses in Newhaven can apply for grants of…

03/03/2026

Newhaven to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028

Newhaven is preparing to submit an expression of interest to become the first UK Town of…

18/02/2026

NEZ Champions’ Meeting: The future of Newhaven’s international gateway

At our latest Champions’ meeting, one thing was clear: the Newhaven–Dieppe ferry crossing is so much…

17/02/2026

Business booming on Newhaven ferry with room for growth

The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is one of the UK’s most successful international short sea passenger…

21/01/2026

Meet Yvonne Goddard – Premises Manager at Barwells Solicitors

How have perceptions of Newhaven changed over the years? Perceptions have become increasingly positive. Where the…

Historic brick building with pitched tiled roofs and large sash windows, viewed from the street.

21/01/2026

Newhaven charities urged to apply for £18k funding

Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is inviting charities and not for profit organisations in the town to…

09/12/2025

Revived high street taking shape in Newhaven

Shops in Newhaven town centre have benefitted from £84,000 of investment for storefront makeovers over the…

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman with blue dress and pixie haircut against white background.

27/11/2025

Meet Michelle Connors, NEZ Programme Manager

Can you tell us a little about your background and career so far? I’ve spent more…

Person in high-visibility workwear standing beside a bicycle with a decorated cart labeled 'ECO FRIENDLY DELIVERIES'; two Veolia waste bins and construction equipment visible in the background

22/10/2025

Port sails towards net zero with funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone

Funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is helping Newhaven Port explore the potential for a new…

A person with long, wavy hair sits in a salon chair while a stylist in black attire combs their hair in a modern, minimalist salon with white walls and a large mirror.

09/10/2025

Meet Naomi Woods, owner of Naomi’s Hair Salon

Naomi Woods has been running her salon in Newhaven since 2017 and is amongst the first…

Four people walk at a construction site; one holds a hard hat and safety vest.

22/09/2025

Lord-Lieutenant tours Newhaven to see town’s growth and ambition

The Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex Andrew Blackman visited Newhaven for a special tour in September to…

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman with blue dress and pixie haircut against white background.

17/09/2025

Michelle Connors appointed Newhaven Enterprise Zone programme manager

Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) has appointed Michelle Connors as its new programme manager, a role that…

Person in black clothing and white shoes standing on a step in front of a closed storefront with swirled white window coverings, two overhead light fixtures, and the number '8' above the door

27/08/2025

Newhaven town centre £100,000 revamp gathers momentum

Shop fronts in Newhaven are set for a £100,000 makeover this year, thanks to funding from…